Thoracic Surgery Division

Emphysema

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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

Non-Surgical LVR Treatment for Emphysema Study (News Release)

American Lung Association: Section on emphysema features information about causes, how it develops, treatment, and prevention.

Emphysema Foundation: Includes detailed information about diagnostic testing and treatment methods.

CTS Net (Cardiothoracic Surgery Network): This site, created by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, is targeted at surgeons but is currently building more patient information. Perform a keyword search for "emphysema" or read/join the discussion forum on lung volume reduction surgery.

To review publications regarding various thoracic surgery topics:

Visit www.ctsnet.org
On the bottom-left of the home page, select "MEDLINE" from the drop-down box.
You will be taken to a new web site. In the search box, type "krasna, mj"

This page was last updated on: June 7, 2010.

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